Double Chocolate Smoothie Bowl aka Chocolate Craving Buster Bowl

I call this my 'Chocolate Craving Buster Bowl' for good reason. As many others, I have a thing for chocolate and I try to find a healthy balance to include this in my diet.

This smoothie bowl more than satisfies any chocolate cravings and the best part is that once I've had a bowl, I don't want or need anything chocolate for quite some time afterwards.

"Life is short. Eat dessert first."
~ Jacques Torres
I suppose you could consider this a breakfast, but I think of it as more of a dessert. It's just that chocolatey and just that good!

So, if you are having a day where chocolate is the one and only answer, give this dish a try. It may not solve world peace, but it will settle your cravings down so you can move onto bigger and better things!

Now, onto the recipe:

Double Chocolate Smoothie Bowl aka Chocolate Craving Buster Bowl

Print Recipe

Makes 1 Serving

Smoothie

• 1 frozen banana
• 1/4 avocado
• 1 tbsp cacao or cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tsp pure maple syrup (optional)

Toppings

• 1/2 fresh banana, sliced
• 2 tsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp shaved coconut
• 1 tbsp dry roasted peanuts
• 1 tbsp natural peanut butter (sugar and salt free)
• 1 tbsp vegan chocolate chips

- Add smoothie ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth. Add ice for a thicker consistency and pour into a bowl. Top smoothie with banana, chia seeds, coconut and peanuts. Melt peanut butter and chocolate chips and drizzle on top of smoothie. Enjoy! 

White Pizza with Garlic Coconut Sauce and Sundried Tomatoes {Vegan}

I have been a vegetarian for some time now, but this year I changed it up and am now following a vegan diet. I have been trying out different plant based recipes and will be posting some of my favorites over time.

I found a recipe for 'Vegan White Pizza' from the blog Veggie Angie and am so glad that I gave it a try. It is simply delicious.

An herb infused soft and chewy crust is topped with a roasted garlic coconut sauce, sun dried tomatoes and fresh rosemary. 

You don't have to follow a vegan diet to enjoy this pizza. This dish was a big hit with everyone - even my cheese loving husband.

White pizza has always been a favorite in my house, but this new version is a refreshing change. The once cheese laden pie has been replaced with a delightful combination of flavors that leave your taste buds doing a happy dance.

I thought I would struggle with having no dairy cheese, but thanks to delicious recipes like this one I haven't found that to be the case.

In fact, I am not tempted at all and find myself eating a much more diversified diet.

Find the recipe for this amazing pizza here and do let me know how you like it.



Linking up to the following blogs:

Craftaholics Anonymous
Homework
Home Stories A to Z
I Heart Naptime
Play Party Pin
Pieced Pastimes
Sand & Sisal
Savvy Southern Style
The Crafted Sparrow
Thoughts from Alice
Tip Junkie

Raw Chocolate Walnut Fudge

I may have mentioned before that I have a bit of a sweet tooth and chocolate is a recurring theme with me. Over the years, I have figured out that there is no fighting the urge once it has started and I am much better off treating myself to a small cocoa induced confection and just move on.

Another thing I have learned is that it really doesn't take much to satisfy my craving and that the darker the chocolate the better. Perhaps it is just in my mind, but taking a moment to really savor a small sweet indulgence does the trick for me. I don't need or want anymore than this.

I found this delightful fudge recipe at Oh She Glows. I made it per Angela's recipe, but used special dark cocoa powder for a nice strong flavor and chopped the walnuts much finer. I knew I wanted to cut the fudge in tiny pieces and the larger nuts would have made this difficult.

Gone are the days of cooking fudge on the stove with a candy thermometer and a wing and a prayer - hoping that the finished product would set properly. This no-cook fudge couldn't be easier to make and it has a smooth velvety texture that mimics the finest chocolates. 

A batch of this creamy deliciousness now stands in my freezer at the ready to satisfy any urges that may come about.

If you would like to make this fudge, find the recipe here. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.



Linking up with the following blogs:

Finding Silver Pennies
Lou Lou Girls
Natasha in Oz
Pieced Pastimes
Refresh Restyle
The Crafted Sparrow
Thoughts from Alice